Sentence examples for maintained a semblance of from inspiring English sources

J.T. maintained a semblance of order, however warped.

If anything, it appears that she maintained a semblance of friendship with him post-assault because she didn't want to start a conflict between Temple University and one of its trustees.

Despite the squalor, there are signs of an effort to maintain a semblance of dignity.

Although the place needs investment, residents are trying to maintain a semblance of the old Bata standards.

As the movement descended into violence, she sought refuge in books, trying to maintain a semblance of an education.

Witherow, if I read between the lines correctly, wishes to maintain a semblance of the journalism that already exists.

Those institutions, like the courts and the police, still struggle to maintain a semblance of law and order in Haiti.

Trying to maintain a semblance of discipline amid the canine and human socializing can strain communication between master and dog.

His goal is to help teenagers manage an adultlike world of competition while maintaining a semblance of youthful life and fun.

Faced with an insurrection on the right, Boehner and other Republican leaders are trying to find a path that maintains a semblance of party unity.

Last year we gardened using the lunar calendar which, whether you believe in it or not, can help maintain a semblance of order.